Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy
The Jon Gordon Podcast
Jon Gordon
4.8 • 1.2K Ratings
🗓️ 21 March 2025
⏱️ 43 minutes
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Summary
Are you ready to discover how to infuse your fast-paced life with joy and meaning? On this episode of The Jon Gordon Podcast, I'm thrilled to welcome back Matthew Kelly, the brilliant mind behind Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy. Join me as Matthew unravels the concept of joy as an internal experience and shares practical steps to find clarity and peace amidst the chaos of daily living. We delve into the art of the pause, the power of alignment with our true values, and the surprising link between joy and clarity in our lives. If you're feeling overwhelmed in the daily grind or seeking ways to enrich your life, this conversation is overflowing with wisdom and inspiration. Whether you're navigating personal challenges or simply striving for a more joyful existence, Matthew's insights are invaluable. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to slow down in a way that speeds up your joy. Tune in and transform your life!
About Matthew,
Matthew Kelly is a best-selling author, sought-after speaker, and thought leader dedicated to helping people and organizations become the-best-version-of-themselves. Born in Sydney, Australia, he began writing and speaking in his teens, and since then, over five million people in 50+ countries have attended his events.
As the founder of Floyd Coaching, Kelly has inspired leaders, businesses, and individuals worldwide. His books—translated into 30+ languages—have sold over 70 million copies and appeared on major bestseller lists, including The New York Times and Wall Street Journal.
Kelly’s the-best-version-of-yourself philosophy has influenced presidents, athletes, and everyday people alike, shaping conversations in leadership, personal growth, and spirituality.
When he’s not writing or speaking, he enjoys golf, music, art, literature, and time with his wife and children.
Check out Matthew's newest book, 'Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy' here!
Learn more about Matthew at MatthewKelly.com
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| 0:28.5 | Now let's jump in to today's episode. |
| 0:31.6 | Hey, this is John Gordon with the John Gordon podcast, and today my guest is the great. |
| 0:37.1 | Matthew Kelly. |
| 0:37.8 | Matthew, how you doing? |
| 0:39.2 | So good to be with you. |
| 0:40.5 | Thank you so much for having me. |
| 0:42.2 | Well, you've been on before. |
| 0:43.3 | I always love our conversations. |
| 0:45.5 | And I want to talk about slowing down to the speed of joy, |
| 0:49.9 | a new book that you have out. |
| 0:51.2 | And I think this is really important |
| 0:52.4 | because so many people feel like |
| 0:54.6 | they are rushing through life. Life has gotten so fast-paced, myself included, I feel right now, |
| 1:01.8 | today, this moment, I got up, I got up late. Actually, I got up early at 5 in the morning and |
| 1:08.5 | then try to go back to bed, but eventually got |
| 1:10.8 | out of bed because I was so tired. And then I went to go for a walk on the beach, came back, |
| 1:15.3 | and it's been nonstop. Zoom, Zoom, podcast, meeting, reading emails, running to go get seafood |
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